• Established private dining programs for 3 properties by handling all incoming event inquiries, executing proposals, contracts, developing floor plans, and post event follow-up
• Collaborated with a variety of hotel sales teams in Union Square to launch catering programs for their meeting room spaces
• Increased monthly sales revenue by 20% company-wide through private events and catering
• Expanded our client database two-fold through sales initatives such as social media promotion, fresh and up to date website content, offering great customer service, and developing a network of long-term connections
• Supervised the events team ensuring the client’s expectations were exceeded and that each event was successfully executed

Event Manager

Au Bon Repas

Aug. 2014 to Feb. 2016 (1 year and 6 months)

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Role & Tasks:

Spearheaded private events for 5 properties resulting in approxiamtely $750,000 in sales within 18 months of employment
Managed all social media platforms, websites, and weekly email campaigns to promote brand awareness
Developed unique and strategic marketing plans for each property while collaborating with PR company
Oversaw concierge referral program by conducting local visits, networking to expand concierge contact list,
and building relationships with key hotel properties to drive sales